TV Guide: 19 August – 25 August 2013

Whether youre looking for escapist fiction, or hard-hitting truths, this weeks TV guide should satisfy your cravings. Everyones favorite cookery show, The Great British Bake Off, returns on Tuesday, as Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood put a new batch of contestants on trial, and then on Wednesday, explore the world of slimming clubs with Welcome to the World of Weight Loss. On Thursday, dont miss The Imposter  a gripping documentary about grief and deception, before finishing the week with What Remains, a whodunit with an all-star cast, on Sunday.

Horizon: Defeating the Hackers, BBC2, 9pm

Thanks to the rise of mobile devices, we now live much of our lives online, so its no surprise that hackers pose a bigger threat than ever before. From stolen identities to hacked cash machines, Horizon explores the world of hackers  and the chaos they can cause. Scientists join the debate, too, as they reveal just how easy it is for hackers to bring down companies, or even countries, using nothing but their computers. Fascinating and unnerving in equal measure.

Tuesday 20th August:

The Great British Bake Off, BBC2, 8pm

Aprons at the ready, because the bake off is back. And this time around, the contestants include a space satellite engineer, a carpenter, a dentist and a psychologist  quite an eclectic bunch. The pressure is on from the offset, as judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood aim to expel two contestants in the first episode. The first task? Making a sandwich cake, which (apparently) isnt as easy as it sounds. We cant wait to have Mary and Paul back on our screens - let the culinary criticism commence.

Wednesday 21st August:

Welcome to the World of Weight Loss, BBC2, 9pm

Some women visit slimming clubs religiously. And, often, they inspire cult-like devotion. But just how healthy are the likes of WeightWatchers, Slimming World and co? Filmmaker Vanessa Engle decides to investigate their meetings, as she follows the women battling weight loss  from the sisters who have lost 16 stone to the students who have been on a diet since primary school.

Thursday 22nd August:

The Imposter, Channel 4, 9pm

Luckily for us, Channel 4 has decided to screen the network premiere of Bart Laytons Bafta award-winning documentary, . Based on true-life events, the British documentary tells the tale of a French man who impersonates a missing boy in Texas; fooling a heartbroken family into thinking he is their long-lost son. Proving that sometimes truth can trump fiction, this gripping thriller is cutting-edge documentary-making at its best.

Friday 23rd August:

The Beach, E4, 9pm

After his Olympics triumph, its easy to forget that Danny Boyle () has made some of our favourite films, too. Based on Alex Garlands bestselling novel, Boyles brooding thriller stars Leonardo DiCaprio () as a young backpacker who loses his mind in Thailand. Along the way, he meets a drug-riddled madman (Robert Carlyle), a cult leader (Tilda Swinton) and a love interest (Virginie Ledoyen).

Saturday 24th August:

Thatcher - The Downing Street Years, BBC2, 8:30pm

Love her or hate her, Margaret Thatcher still sparks conversation  even after her death. So its no wonder that BBC2 have decided to rescreen this award-winning documentary from 1993. Exploring her 11 years in office  from 1979 until 1990  it reveals the conflict Thatcher faced in her own cabinet, as well as the unions, as she refused to make a U-turn in policy.

Sunday 25th August:

What Remains, BBC1, 9pm

Since The White Queen has finished, theres a vacancy in our Sunday night schedule. Thankfully, this new BBC drama starring David Threlfall (Shameless), Russell Tovey and Victoria Hamilton fits the bill. The murder mystery begins when a couple move into their new flat, only to discover the remains of a dead body in the loft above them. What follows is an investigation plagued with secrets and suspense  perfect Sunday night viewing.

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